As you read chapter 1 "The Elementary Social Studies Curriculum", think about your own experiences with social studies as an elementary student and what you have seen out in your practicum classrooms.
After reading chapter 1 "The Elementary Social Studies Curriculum" in our text, you are to:
1. Complete the Chapter 1 Study Guide below and email to Mrs. Engle by Monday, Jan. 28 (3:00 p.m.)
2. Participate in a discussion with the members in your group. Below you will find the Discussion Area and the Discussion Groups.
Your response to the question is due by Friday, Jan. 25 (3:00 p.m.), and your comments to your group members are due by Monday, Jan. 28 (3:00 p.m.)
Question for Discussion Group:
How important is social studies to you? How do you rank the importance of social studies in the elementary curriculum? Look at the following list of traditional subjects taught in elementary school:
Health/Physical Education (PE)
Mathematics
Reading/Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Now rank these subjects 1 through 5, in order of importance to you. Share your list in the discussion post below. Include your reasons and what influenced your response.
As you read chapter 1 "The Elementary Social Studies Curriculum", think about your own experiences with social studies as an elementary student and what you have seen out in your practicum classrooms.
After reading chapter 1 "The Elementary Social Studies Curriculum" in our text, you are to:
1. Complete the Chapter 1 Study Guide below and email to Mrs. Engle by Monday, Jan. 28 (3:00 p.m.)
2. Participate in a discussion with the members in your group. Below you will find the Discussion Area and the Discussion Groups.
Your response to the question is due by Friday, Jan. 25 (3:00 p.m.), and your comments to your group members are due by Monday, Jan. 28 (3:00 p.m.)
Question for Discussion Group:
How important is social studies to you? How do you rank the importance of social studies in the elementary curriculum? Look at the following list of traditional subjects taught in elementary school:
Health/Physical Education (PE)
Mathematics
Reading/Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Now rank these subjects 1 through 5, in order of importance to you. Share your list in the discussion post below. Include your reasons and what influenced your response.
Discussion Groups:
Group A
Nicki
Abby
Aimee
Natalie
Group B
Erin
Melanie
Whitney
Group C
Karina
Kayla
Cheyann
Group D
Stephanie
Emily
Jayna